5.7A Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels

Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are all fossil fuels. Fossil fuels originated from-

• buried, dead organisms changed by heat and pressure

• heat preserved within Earth's crust

• decayed rocks from within Earth's crust

• plant that survived Earth's changes

Which fossil fuel is formed by the process shown? Write your answer in the space.

(a)  

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A river deposits layers of minerals and other rocks at its mouth. Over time, what kind of rock is formed by the deposits?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Not here

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Which processes are required for the formation of sedimentary rock?

• Boiling and pressure

• Deposition and compaction

• Weathering and melting

• Pressure and cooling

Which is NOT a factor in the formation of fossil fuels?

• Time

• Heat

• Melting

• Pressure

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Which of the following are NOT examples of fossil fuels?

Select TWO answers.

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Corn oil

• Natural gas

Which of the following best completes the process shown in the chart?

Drag and drop the correct answer in the box. Not all answers will be used.

b

Deposition

Layers

Transporting

Cementing

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What do the processes of the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels have in common?

• Sedimentary rocks are the only type of rock where fossils are found that produce energy.

• Sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels are mixed with fossils to provide energy.

• Fossil fuels and sedimentary rock are burned to release energy.

• Sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels are both formed over a long period of time with high pressure.

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Some oils formed from organic matter in the ocean. The list below displays the steps that lead to the formation of this type of fossil fuel.

Which of the following depicts the correct order of this process?

• 1,2,3,4

• 2,4,1,3

• 3,1,2,4

• 3,2,1,4

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Describe a model that could be used to represent sedimentary rock formation, and explain how the model can be used to demonstrate the processes of sedimentary rock formation.

Answer explanation

Descriptions and explanations may vary. Students should describe a model that could be used to represent sedimentary rock formation, and provide an explanation of how the model can be used to demonstrate the processes of sedimentary rock formation.

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